Waste Management Graduate Engineer - #178623

Job Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

Our Waterloo, Ontario office is seeking a Waste Management Graduate Engineer ready to join one of our fastest growing Canadian Operations. This position is a phenomenal opportunity to be part of an established waste management practice in Canada with a vision of changing waste to resources. We are seeking a technically strong waste management engineer-in-training to grow into an industry leader with our team.

Our New Graduates have the ability to participate in GHD’s Waste Management Services Line, New Graduate Program and other networking and mentorship opportunities. If you are passionate and committed to advancing circular economy initiatives within our communities, this may be the role you’ve been searching for!

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Contribute to waste projects that include landfills, transfer stations, recycling facilities, anaerobic digestion facilities, composting facilities, and/or waste-to-energy facilities.
• Support landfill and facility contract administration, construction oversight, site inspection/monitoring, and operations support, including with full-time site work for projects.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of studies, conceptual and detail designs, permitting and approvals,
• Contribute to the development and coordination of construction contract documents, field notes, mark-up drawings, preliminary quantity take-offs, cost estimates, payment certification, and reporting.
• Effectively communicate and connect with team members, contractors, clients, regulatory authorities, and the general public.
• Support preparation of proposals and strategic business development activities with other team members.
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Civil or Environmental Engineering degree.
• Knowledge of waste management, technologies and regulations will be an asset.
• Passionate about the future of a diverse waste management industry in Ontario and beyond.
• Eager to work with multi-discipline engineering teams (i.e., civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and controls, etc.).
• Valid drivers' license with driving record in good standing.
• Willingness and ability for travel within Ontario and Canada for meetings, site visits, and to conduct field work, as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint.
  
  

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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About Us

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.